"The PFA does not represent players when they have broken the law and been convicted on non-football matters."- Gordon Taylor in 2009 following Marlon King's release after a prison sentence for sexual assault & ABH

From this series, we definitely need an attacking opener to take the game to the opposition new-ball bowlers. Ryder or McCullum. I would lean towards Ryder, because McCullum might think that he needs to build an innings, being the captain and all.

Anyway, sick of seeing us 40/2 after 14 overs. Rather us be 70/2 with the attacking opener(s) doing their job, even if they get out doing it.

Right, another match where we stutter, fart, and **** our way to 210/9, which the opposition knock off in 40 overs. **** this **** and **** McCullum. **** shot. **** strategy. 60 runs on the board after 20 overs in this day and age. **** me. You'd need to score at 6 an over to get 240 from there, which is just about adequate. I don't understand the thinking behind this. Surely they can't think the middle order can whack 90 off the last 10 every single game?

EDIT: would have been the same thing in game 2 had Williamson not played a blinder with support from Elliott.